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An overview of microneedle applications, materials, and fabrication methods [PDF]
Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 2021 Microneedle-based microdevices promise to expand the scope for delivery of vaccines and therapeutic agents through the skin and withdrawing biofluids for point-of-care diagnostics – so-called theranostics.
Zahra Faraji Rad +2 more
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Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 2020 Microneedle radiofrequency (RF) is a breakthrough in targeting skin laxity and rhytids that provides direct in situ delivery, impedance measurements, temperature measurements, energy delivery controls, and targeting of various skin depths to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
Alexiades, M.
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Microneedle-Mediated Transdermal Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutics, 2023 Transdermal delivery provides numerous benefits over conventional routes of administration. However, this strategy is generally limited to a few molecules with specific physicochemical properties (low molecular weight, high potency, and moderate ...
Hiep X. Nguyen, Chien N. Nguyen
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Microneedle physical contact as a therapeutic for abnormal scars
European Journal of Medical Research, 2017 Background Abnormal (keloid and hypertrophic) scars are a significant affliction with no satisfactory single modality therapy to-date. Available options are often ineffective, painful, potentially hazardous, and require healthcare personnel involvement ...
David C. Yeo +3 more
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Current advancements in microneedle technology for therapeutic and biomedical applications
Sensors InternationalMicroneedle technology has gained large interest as an innovative biomedical device to deliver molecules to the targeted site through the skin layers. Microneedle consists of microscale needle with a specific length about 0.1–1 mm.
Olivia Sen +4 more
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MICRONEEDLE STRUCTURE DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION USING GENETIC ALGORITHM [PDF]
Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 2015 This paper presents a Genetic Algorithm (GA) based microneedle design and analysis. GA is an evolutionary optimization technique that mimics the natural biological evolution.
N. A. ISMAIL +3 more
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Transdermal microneedle patch for antioxidants release
Discover MaterialsPolymer based microneedle transdermal drug delivery system fits the criterion for an efficient patient compliant drug delivery system of the future. Smart and controlled microneedle drug delivery systems remain an emerging research area.
Samuel Mugo, Scott Robertson, Weihao Lu
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Microneedle Optimization: Toward Enhancing Microneedle's Functionality and Breaking the Traditions
Small StructuresMicroneedles hold remarkable potential for providing convenient and unique solutions for disease diagnosis and therapy. However, their integration into clinical practices has been slow, primarily due to the challenge of developing models that meet the ...
Elham Lori Zoudani +2 more
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Biomaterials Science, 2023 Wound management is a serious concern worldwide, inflicting a huge social and economic burden on patients and healthcare systems, and research into efficient wound-management measures is crucial. Although advances have been made in traditional wound dressings for wound management to date, the complicated environment near the wound leads to inadequate ...
Richa Mishra, T.K. Bhattacharyya
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Biodegradable microneedle patch for delivery of meloxicam for managing pain in cattle.
PLoS ONE, 2022 Microneedle patches are a promising source for transdermal diffusion of macromolecules and are designed to painlessly penetrate the skin. In this study, a biodegradable chitosan microneedle patch to deliver meloxicam for managing pain in cattle was ...
David A Castilla-Casadiego +15 more
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